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The Ultimate Price of Being a Soldier

The Ultimate Price of Being a Soldier

Mr. Bradley reflects back on those lost during his service in Afghanistan and the difficulties that the families face when their loved one does not return home.

Largely into the Unknown

Largely into the Unknown

Mr. Bradley speaks about his deployment to Afghanistan with Roto O in 2007 and how this operation differed from previous operations.

ROE’s Different in Every Operation

ROE’s Different in Every Operation

Mr. Bradley expresses his personal experiences with rules of engagement during deployments.

The Role of Company Sergeant Major

The Role of Company Sergeant Major

Although not a clearly defined role, Mr. Bradley describes his position and duties performed as company commander’s right hand man.

Remembrance Day Importance to Youth

Remembrance Day Importance to Youth

Mr. Zayachkowski reflects on the recent increase of interest in Remembrance Day, and offers some thoughts on those veterans who are no longer alive.

Barrels of German Whisky

Barrels of German Whisky

Mr. Zayachkowski describes breaking open a cache of German whisky to celebrate the end of the war.

Saved by the Italian Underground

Saved by the Italian Underground

Mr. Zayachkowski describes being trapped behind enemy lines, and being hidden and protected by Italian sympathizers for six months.

Nearly Drowned While Sleeping

Nearly Drowned While Sleeping

Mr. Zayachkowski discusses the difficulty of survival in the muddy conditions around Ortona.

Spared by a German soldier

Spared by a German soldier

Mr. Zayachkowski describes being knocked out instead of shot by a German soldier, as he was searching for wounded Canadians in an abandoned house.

A Coincidental Reunion

A Coincidental Reunion

Mr. Zayachkowski describes going to his son’s church and meeting the pastor, a soldier he’d saved during his wartime service in North Africa.

A Headstrong Officer Dies

A Headstrong Officer Dies

Mr. Zayachkowski describes the death of an officer, fresh on the front, who doesn’t heed experienced advice.

I’m Trained to Save

I’m Trained to Save

Mr. Zayachkowski describes the types of wounds he dealt with, stopping bleeding as a first responder’s top priority, and visiting those he’d saved in hospitals on his rest days.

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